枒 (yā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 枒 (yā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 枒 (yā) means "forked branch". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 枒 stroke by stroke?

枒 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 枒 and 朱?

枒 (yā) and 朱 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 枒?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 木. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 枒?

Common words containing 枒 include: 枒杈 (yā chā) — forked branch; fork; 枒子 (yā zi) — forked branch; 枒枒 (yā yā) — forked; branching out.

How to Write 枒

The character 枒 (yā) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

枒 is pronounced yā in Mandarin Chinese. It means forked branch.

Common Words with 枒

枒杈 yā chā

forked branch; fork

枒子 yā zi

forked branch

枒枒 yā yā

forked; branching out

Example Sentences

树上有个枒杈。

shù shàng yǒu gè yā chā

There is a fork in the tree branches.

枒子长得很长。

yā zi zhǎng dé hěn zhǎng

The forked branches have grown very long.

枝叶枒枒。

zhī yè yā yā

The branches and leaves are spreading out.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

Practice Writing 枒 (yā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 枒

What does 枒 (yā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 枒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 枒 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 枒?

What common words use 枒?

How to Write 枒 (yā)